Erin is a career Physiotherapist and International Lecturer. Erin received her undergraduate training through the University of South Australia where she completed a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy.  Her postgraduate training has been through the Upledger Institute where she is a Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist.  She has travelled worldwide for additional manual therapy training.  Although trained in a variety of modalities, Erin is most known for her work and teaching in CranioSacral Therapy through the Upledger Institute International, where she teaches multiple levels of the modality, is a certification examiner, and is a clinical mentor.

Erin has worked in private clinical practice as both a Physiotherapist and Integrated Therapist throughout the Northern Territory, Queensland and South Australia. As a new graduate, Erin gained experience in a clinic specialising in Acupuncture and this sparked her passion for thinking outside of the box. Erin currently has a home base in Adelaide, Australia where she is the Director of Evolve Manual Therapy.  Erin also has a part-time practice in Melbourne, Australia where she consults on a regular basis.

Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, Erin had extensive experience working with children in an aquatic therapy and skill acquisition capacity. This work continues to inform her clinical practice with children and infants now.

In her role for the Upledger Institute International Erin travels worldwide to deliver postgraduate education to therapists.  This work has taken Erin throughout New Zealand, Asia, America and Scandinavia.  While on the road, Erin also regularly acts as a consultant therapist on complex client cases and mentors advanced students.

Erin has a particular interest in the mind-body connection and has been a keen student of Psychosynthesis for many years. This informs her integrated approach to manual medicine where she is particularly interested in the role of emotion and stress in chronic and complex pain and dysfunction. Her philosophy is one of facilitating the bodies own self-correcting mechanisms. Through this her clients gain awareness and understanding of their own bodies and psyches. Thus empowering them to be able to have an active and creative role in their own health and well-being.

Shelley Clarke – Consultant

Shelley holds a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy and has completed further study in CranioSacral Therapy (CST), Manual Therapy and Sports Physiotherapy. She has vast experience in a wide variety of Physiotherapy fields including Sports Physiotherapy, Women’s Health and Paediatrics. She has been lucky enough to work as a Physiotherapist in clinical practices throughout Australia and Canada. She also spent several years working at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide.

Shelley has a passion for CranioSacral Therapy and its holistic approach to treating pain and dysfunction. She is a mother of 2 beautiful children and has experienced first-hand the benefits of CranioSacral therapy during pregnancy, birth and post-natal recovery. Her passion for working in this field was ignited after her own experience and witnessing the changes in her children after treatment.  In December 2016 Shelley gained techniques level certification through the Upledger institute.  Shelley is continuing on to advanced CranioSacral Therapy training and enjoys supporting other practitioners through her role as a Teaching Assistant.

Shelley is an energetic, caring person who is passionate about helping people obtain the most out of life. She consults at Evolve Manual Therapy on a part-time basis.

Lauren Benda – Consultant

Lauren holds a Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy and has completed further post-graduate study in CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and superficial dry needling. Since graduating from the University of South Australia, Lauren has worked in rural health in both the public and private sector. This experience has given her an in-depth understanding of rural health issues. Lauren has a passion for CranioSacral Therapy that has developed from seeing the profound benefits in her clients and also the benefits for her own health and wellness.

Lauren has extensive experience working with children and adults and utilises her wide range of skills to assist with their unique health challenges. Lauren has extensive experience working with children under the NDIS and will also bring these skills and experiences to Evolve Manual Therapy. She approaches each client (adult and child) from a holistic perspective and a caring manner.

Lauren continues to work in a rural setting and joins us at Evolve Manual Therapy on a part-time basis. As part of her role, she will be continuing on to the Advanced levels of CranioSacral Therapy training through the Upledger Institute International.

Eric Moya – Occasional Consultant

Evolve Manual Therapy has the pleasure of hosting Consultant Therapist and International Educator, Eric Moya on an occasional basis.  For details on his schedule, please contact our clinic directly.

Eric Moya has been teaching for the Upledger Institute for 16 years and is an instructor for CST I, CST II, and the Clinical Applications courses. Eric is also the developer of the CST working with Chronic Depletion course as well as the IAHE Clinical Mentorship Program and its training.

His initial training came in the form of massage therapy in 1996 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he also was the founder and director of The Ripple Effect Center for Advanced Manual Therapy. His secondary training came in the form of completing a masters degree in Marriage, Family, and Child therapy.

In 2008, Eric moved to California where was Director of Education for the Esalen Institute for 5 years before returning full time to private practice. With backgrounds in psychotherapy, massage therapy, CST, group facilitation, and organizational development, Eric has a particular passion for trying to identify new ideas and language for a fully integrated therapy for bodymindspirit.

His latest project is as Editor-in-Chief of the online periodical The Idea Crucible, a forum for the support and education of bodymindspirit practitioners.

www.ericmoya.com

Jennifer Freer – Administration

Jennifer holds a Diploma in Interior Design and a double Diploma in Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine.

Jennifer’s career history is diverse, having spent 13 years in the building industry with business development roles and new home sales in addition to Government APS 5 contract management Administration.

Jennifer is passionate about wellness, equilibrium and overall success in the balance of self internally and externally. This has led to a career change as she has always placed a high priority on her passion for health and the connection between mind, body and spirit.

We welcomed Jennifer into the Administration role at Evolve Manual Therapy in early 2017. Jennifer’s passion for health and wellness is a wonderful asset to our team and to all of the clients who visit us at Evolve. Jennifer currently works with us on a part-time basis, in her other role she is branching out into a therapeutic role with hew new Kinesiology business. (Blue Bird Kinesiology)

Victoria Wilsdon – Administration

Victoria has a passion for holistic, simple living.  Through her own health journey she has gained a deep understanding of how to implement natural, plant-based strategies for achieving healing.  Vic is interested in gut health, fermentation, brothing, experimenting with new organic foods, hiking, yoga and developing a low-tox, ethical, simple life.  Farmer’s Markets are her absolute happy place, no matter where she is in the world!

Vic has an extensive background in allied health administration and has joined the Evolve team in a part-time administration capacity.  Vic’s caring and supportive manner is a wonderful asset to our team and we know she will take great care of you the next time you visit us at Evolve!

Josh Neeft – Consultant (South Melbourne, VIC)

Josh is Physiotherapist who has a distinct focus on manual therapy and holistic care with over 12 years experience in private practice. Josh graduated from the University of South Australia with a Master Of Physiotherapy (Graduate Entry) in 2005 after previously completing a Bachelor of Podiatry. In the time since he has undertaken further training in the fields of CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Dry-Needling techniques. Josh places a great emphasis on continued learning and developing his manual therapy skills thereby achieving the best treatment outcomes for his clients.

Josh is a passionate advocate of the Upledger CranioSacral and Barral Visceral Manipulation methods and the integrative manner in which they work to address complex health needs. Josh works with clients to develop a sound understanding of their condition and to gain insight into their treatment which the enables the client to become an active participant in their health and wellbeing goals. Josh works out of our premises at EsoLab in South Melbourne, Victoria.